Coming Up! Arts & Entertainment calendar for Lake County, Calif.

* A juried fine arts and crafts show takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 23 at Thorn Hill Vineyards' Red Hill Tasting Room, located at 8170 South Highway 29 in Lower Lake. For more information, contact event producer Katherine Alger at 707-277-0300 or kattime@att.net.

Nov. 24:

* Open mic takes place at 8:30 p.m. on the last Saturday of the month in Harbin Restaurant at Harbin Hot Springs outside Middletown. Although the event is free, Harbin gate entrance and membership fees apply. For more information, visit www.harbin.org or call 987-2477.

Nov. 25:

* Featherbed Railroad will host an artist's reception from 2 to 5 p.m., featuring the hat designs of Lake County artist Toni Stewart, at 2870 Lakeshore Blvd. in Nice. For more information, call 274-8378 or visit http://featherbedrailroad.com/blog/toni-stewart/.

* Soper-Reese Community Theatre and KPFZ 88.1 FM co-present "Lake County Live!," a live radio variety program that takes place at 6 p.m. on the last Sunday of the month. The program is staged at the theater before a live audience. Admission costs $5. The show is modeled after "A Prairie Home Companion," with live local music, comedy, skits and surprises. Listeners are invited to come out to the theater or tune in via the radio or online via kpfz.org.

Nov. 30 to Dec. 2:

* Lake County Theatre Company (LCTC) presents "Miracle on 34th Street," 7 p.m. Nov. 30, 7 p.m. Dec. 1, 2 p.m. Dec. 2, 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 7 p.m. Dec. 8 and 2 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Gard Street School theater in Kelseyville. Reserved seating will cost $15 and general seating will cost $12. There will be a $2 discount for seniors, students and LCTC members. Tickets will go on sale Nov. 1 at Wildhurst Tasting Room in Kelseyville and Watershed Books in Lakeport. Family pricing information is available by calling 279-2595.

Dec. 1:

* The 27th annual Christmas Festival of Music will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 600 16th Street in Lakeport. The audience will be invited to sing Christmas carols. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Cindy Engstrom at 262-0652.

Dec. 4 and 5:

* Lake County Theatre Company will host auditions for "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," based on the classic novel by Ken Kesey, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gard Street School multi-purpose room in Kelseyville. There are parts available for 13 men and four women. Performances will be held in early March. For more information, contact aplato@sbcglobal.net or 533-3406.

Dec. 6:

* A writer's group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. The group is facilitated by Mary McMillan, Lake County poet laureate emeritus. For more information, contact mtmcmillan@mac.com. This event is supported by Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant from The James Irvine Foundation.

Dec. 6 to 9:

* Lake County Theatre Company (LCTC) presents "Miracle on 34th Street," 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 7 p.m. Dec. 8 and 2 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Gard Street School theater in Kelseyville. Reserved seating will cost $15 and general seating will cost $12. There will be a $2 discount for seniors, students and LCTC members. Tickets will go on sale Nov. 1 at Wildhurst Tasting Room in Kelseyville and Watershed Books in Lakeport. Special Thursday student pricing and family pricing information is available by calling 279-2595.

Dec. 7:

* First Friday Fling takes place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Lake County Arts Council's Main Street Gallery, located at 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. Meet the artists who are exhibiting in the gallery. For more information, call 263-6658.

Dec. 9:

* Second Sunday Cinema meets on the second Sunday each month at the Clearlake United Methodist Church, 14521 Pearl Ave., to view interesting, thought-provoking films. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., screening at 6 p.m. There is no charge to attend. Information: 279-2957.

* Lake County Theatre Company (LCTC) will host auditions for "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," 10 a.m. at the Gard Street School multi-purpose room in Kelseyville. For more information, contact aplato@sbcglobal.net or 533-3406.

Dec. 12:

* Lake County Writers Group meets from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum. The group welcomes writers of all levels and genres. There are no dues or fees. For more information, call Vicki Werkley at 995-1228.

Dec. 21:

* The Art House Gallery, located at 15210 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake, hosts an art reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. For more information, call 994-1716.

* The Lakeport Senior Activity Center is hosting a dinner dance to celebrate the "End of the World," according to the Mayan Calendar, at 527 Konocti Ave. in Lakeport. Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Live music with LC Diamonds begins at 6 p.m. Pre-sale tickets cost $25 per person. Attendees can also pre-order shirts that say, "I Survived the end of the world at the Lakeport Senior Activity Center" with the Mayan calendar theme printed on them. Small, medium, large and extra-large shirts cost $12 each. Extra-extra large shirts cost $15 each. Shirts must be ordered by Dec. 1. To purchase tickets and shirts, contact the Lakeport Senior Center, 263-4218, or the Meals on Wheels Thrift Store, located at 120 N. Main St., Lakeport, 263-6174.

Dec. 29:

* Open mic takes place at 8:30 p.m. on the last Saturday of the month in Harbin Restaurant at Harbin Hot Springs outside Middletown. Although the event is free, Harbin gate entrance and membership fees apply. For more information, visit www.harbin.org or call 987-2477.

* Soper-Reese Community Theatre and KPFZ 88.1 FM co-present "Lake County Live!," a live radio variety program that takes place at 6 p.m. on the last Sunday of the month. The program is staged at the theater before a live audience. Admission costs $5. The show is modeled after "A Prairie Home Companion," with live local music, comedy, skits and surprises. Listeners are invited to come out to the theater or tune in via the radio or online via kpfz.org.

Jan. 3, 2013:

* A writer's group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. The group is facilitated by Mary McMillan, Lake County poet laureate emeritus. For more information, contact mtmcmillan@mac.com. This event is supported by Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant from The James Irvine Foundation.

Jan. 4:

* First Friday Fling takes place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Lake County Arts Council's Main Street Gallery, located at 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. Meet the artists who are exhibiting in the gallery. For more information, call 263-6658.

Jan. 9:

* Lake County Writers Group meets from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum. The group welcomes writers of all levels and genres. There are no dues or fees. For more information, call Vicki Werkley at 995-1228.

Jan. 13:

* Second Sunday Cinema meets on the second Sunday each month at the Clearlake United Methodist Church, 14521 Pearl Ave., to view interesting, thought-provoking films. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., screening at 6 p.m. There is no charge to attend. Information: 279-2957.

Jan. 17:

* Lake County Arts Council accepts artists' work for its "Art in Public Places" program, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lake County Courthouse lobby. There is a fee of $2 per piece. For more information, call 263-6658. LCAC receives commission on pieces sold: 20 percent for members and 30 percent for non-members. For more information, call 263-6658. ****

Jan. 18:

* The Art House Gallery, located at 15210 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake, hosts an art reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. For more information, call 994-1716. ****

Jan. 26:

* Open mic takes place at 8:30 p.m. on the last Saturday of the month in Harbin Restaurant at Harbin Hot Springs outside Middletown. Although the event is free, Harbin gate entrance and membership fees apply. For more information, visit www.harbin.org or call 987-2477. ****

Jan. 27:

* Soper-Reese Community Theatre and KPFZ 88.1 FM co-present "Lake County Live!," a live radio variety program that takes place at 6 p.m. on the last Sunday of the month. The program is staged at the theater before a live audience. Admission costs $5. The show is modeled after "A Prairie Home Companion," with live local music, comedy, skits and surprises. Listeners are invited to come out to the theater or tune in via the radio or online via kpfz.org. ****

Feb. 1:

* First Friday Fling takes place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Lake County Arts Council's Main Street Gallery, located at 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. Meet the artists who are exhibiting in the gallery. For more information, call 263-6658.

Feb. 7:

* A writer's group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. The group is facilitated by Mary McMillan, Lake County poet laureate emeritus. For more information, contact mtmcmillan@mac.com. This event is supported by Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant from The James Irvine Foundation.

Feb. 10:

* Second Sunday Cinema meets on the second Sunday each month at the Clearlake United Methodist Church, 14521 Pearl Ave., to view interesting, thought-provoking films. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., screening at 6 p.m. There is no charge to attend. Information: 279-2957. ****

Feb. 13:

* Lake County Writers Group meets from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum. The group welcomes writers of all levels and genres. There are no dues or fees. For more information, call Vicki Werkley at 995-1228.

March 1:

* First Friday Fling takes place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Lake County Arts Council's Main Street Gallery, located at 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. Meet the artists who are exhibiting in the gallery. For more information, call 263-6658. ****

March 7:

* A writer's group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. The group is facilitated by Mary McMillan, Lake County poet laureate emeritus. For more information, contact mtmcmillan@mac.com. This event is supported by Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant from The James Irvine Foundation.

March 13:

* Lake County Writers Group meets from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum. The group welcomes writers of all levels and genres. There are no dues or fees. For more information, call Vicki Werkley at 995-1228. ****

April 4:

* A writer's group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. The group is facilitated by Mary McMillan, Lake County poet laureate emeritus. For more information, contact mtmcmillan@mac.com. This event is supported by Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant from The James Irvine Foundation.

May 2:

* A writer's group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. The group is facilitated by Mary McMillan, Lake County poet laureate emeritus. For more information, contact mtmcmillan@mac.com. This event is supported by Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant from The James Irvine Foundation. ****